Buy To Let Booming In The North Of England

Manchester agent Philip James has been monitoring the local market and has witnessed one of the greatest property bounce backs in recent history; the return on the buy-to-let landlord.

In the first quarter of 2011 rental figures have increased by nearly 8% as a flood of landlords return to the northern property market. The mini-boom has been boosted by low interest rates, restricted borrowing and the lack of first-time buyers.

Property is now very affordable in Manchester, but only for those with money behind them or a decent deposit. And for the north of England, that means landlords, both professional and amateur.

Philip James owner Philip Nolan explains:

"Landlords are having a field day in the north of England. In the first quarter of 2011 one of our Manchester branches witnessed two-thirds of its entire rental property stock rise sharply in value without a single property dropping.

"This is a record for Manchester and we expect the trend to continue throughout 2011 and into 2012"